May 17

Greg Karch is now a Cetified Angler Instructor

This weekend I attended the Lord Baden Powell Univeristy to get certifed as a CAI (Certfied Angler Instructor).  I passed the exam which had questions about eveything from fishing, fly fishing and the environment.  This weekend I learned a lot about fly fishing and tied a couple flies!!  I will now be able to instruct and certify scouts pursuing the fishing or fly fishing merit badge.  What a great weekend, I learned many new fishing related items so I can teach the youth and adults.  Let’s go fishing!!!!!

May 17

Do Your Part For The Next Generation

Here is a link to an article Greg was in.  http://www.outdoorhub.com/opinions/do-your-part-for-the-next-generation-of-hunters-and-anglers/

 

May 17

Madison Fishing Expo 2013

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This past weekend I was at the Madison Fishing Expo where I presented my ‘Fishing Basic’ seminar four times during the show.   We educated around 250 youths and just as many adults and parents.  Thanks for all the compliments from the seminar attendee’s and the Madison Fishing Expo Board.  Thanks to the NPAA and Future Angler Foundation for the donation of shirts and fishing combos, Shakespeare for fishing combos and Madison Fishing Expo for the Go Fishing Books.

May 17

Shakespeare and Berkley product for my upcoming clinics!!

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Today I found many boxes in the garage!!!  Thanks Shakespeare and Berkley for partnering up for our 2013 Fishing Clincs!!  They donated Fishing Combos, T-shirts, Stren fishing line, Powerbait (trout worms) and the Hide-A-Hook Bobber Fishing… kit.   This year the parents attending the clinics will have a chance at some prizes as Shakespeare donated ten Ugly Stick fishing combo’s.  Together we are growing the sport of fishing!!!!See More

May 17

A day on the frozen water. Tips on Ice Fishing!!

Yesterday I spent sometime ice fishing and shooting some video that I will share at the Maplewood Fishing Club when I talk about ice fishing equipment and techniques.  The first part of the video was techniques and the later part is catching all the fish as I had a great couple of hours!!  Started out fishing plastic but luckily I had spikes.  Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pncUY4FQUDY

May 17

National Professional Anglers Association Conference

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Last week I attended the National Professional Anglers Association in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  I presented a seminar on ‘Look to the Future’ which reviewed everything to think about when hosting a Future Angler Event.  From who is looking for a clinic, location, type of clinic, what to review during the clinic, sponsors and more.  At the conference I received an award for Outstanding Service and Dedication as NPAA Future Angler Chair.

May 17

Triton Thursday – Ran the Fishunter 216 and 186 on Lake Winnebago

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We were wishing for sun to get some great pictures of the Tritons on good old Lake Winnebago but the clouds moved in.   At least we had wind today and these boats ran great in the chop.  After running a 215 for six years I could not believe… how much room there is in the back of the boat.  Two big guys were way in back and we never hit.  I was concerned when I heard Triton 216 moved the consoles forward but the ride was great from the driver seat.  The livewell is huge and off course there was plenty of storage onboard!!  Can’t wait to order my Triton 216 Fishunter.

May 17

Chain of Lakes Youth Tournament

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Another year has gone by and our Chain of Lakes Youth Tournament was a huge sucess. As you know, this event is a put together and made possible by volunteers, donators and sponsors. I want to take the time to thank you Greg and the NPAA for your continued support and generous donation; I just can’t express my gratitude enough. The memories you helped create and the happy faces captured will always remind us of how special our kids are and how wonderful it is to be a part of bringing the outdoors to our youth.

May 17

Will Host Four Fishing Basic Seminar at Madison Fishing Expo In 2013

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Just signed a contract to present my ‘Fishing Basics’ seminar four times during the Madison Fishing Expo in February 2013. Looking forward to working with the Madison Fishing Expo group as they promote fishing and have contributed to many fishing projects around the state.

May 17

Free Fish Day At Warner Park In Madison, WI

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Today I was at the Yahara Fishing Club fishing event, which was held on Wisconsin’s free fishing weekend.  The event was held in Madison, Wisconsin at Warner Park.  We had over four hundred kids that attend the event and just as many parents.  The event started out with all the kids getting a fishing combo then they were off fishing!!!  Many fish were caught.  At 11 AM I presented my Fishing Basics seminar where the kids had many questions from their fishing experience that morning.  Lunch was then serverd and most kids went home with an additional door prize.